A regular meeting of the Town Board of Grand Island, New York was held at the Town Hall, 2255 Baseline Rd., Grand Island, NY at 8:00p.m. on the 3^rd of March, 2008.

Present: Peter A. McMahon Supervisor

Mary S. Cooke Councilwoman

Richard W. Crawford Councilman

Gary G. Roesch Councilman

Susan J. Argy Councilwoman

Patricia A. Frentzel Town Clerk

Peter C. Godfrey Town Attorney

Supervisor Peter McMahon called the meeting to order at 8:00p.m.

Rev. Mark Rogers from Whitehaven Road Baptist Church gave the Invocation.

Councilman Gary G. Roesch led the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

This is an opportunity for residents to comment on any matter regarding the meeting agenda items only.

Speakers: None

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to approve Minutes of Workshop Meeting #9, February 4, 2008 and Minutes of Regular Meeting #3, February 4, 2008.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Crawford, Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Golden Age Center – Facility Usage – January 2008

2. Golden Age Center – Vehicle Usage – January 2008

3. Meeting Minutes – Planning Board – January 14, 2008

4. Meeting Minutes – Zoning Board of Appeals – January 3, 2008

5. Building Permits Issued – January 2008

6. County of Erie, Department of Environment and Planning – Final 2008 Annual Action Plan

7. Meeting Minutes – Board of Architectural Review – January 15, 2008

8. New York State Commission on Property Tax Relief – Meetings

9. Meeting Minutes – GIFTS Executive Team – January 8, 2008

10. Meeting Minutes – Long Range Planning Committee – November 28, 2007

11. Meeting Minutes – Long Range Planning Committee – January 23, 2008

12. Town of Cheektowaga – Resolution in Support of Legislation to Prohibit Text Messaging While Operating a Motor Vehicle

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to adopt the consent agenda as distributed.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Crawford, Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

COMMUNICATIONS – TOWN BOARD:

SUPERVISOR McMAHON:

Court – Part-time Hire

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch to appoint Kathy Fratello as a Clerk, part-time, Grade 3, Step A effective March 4, 2008.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Crawford, Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

School Resource Officers

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch to adopt the following resolution urging Governor Spitzer to retain the School Resource Officer Program:

WHEREAS, ensuring the safety of Grand Island Central School District students and staff is a priority of the Town of Grand Island; and

WHEREAS, the presence of a New York State Trooper to serve the District as its School Resource Officer (SRO), provides a high degree of added safety; and

WHEREAS, Governor Eliot Spitzer, who has pledged to provide programs to ensure the safety of New York State public schools, has proposed to eliminate this important program; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Grand Island urges Governor Spitzer to rescind his decision to eliminate the SRO program in schools across New York State, thus keeping his promise to provide safe schools for students and staff; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to Governor Spitzer, with additional copies sent to State Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno, Senator Antoine Thompson, State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, Assemblymember Sam Hoyt, and the Grand Island School Board.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Crawford, Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

2008 Sludge Hauling Contract

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Argy that in the event Ball Sanitation is unable to perform according to the contract that the Town Engineer is authorized to sign a contract on an emergency basis for sludge hauling in a manner consistent with the Town’s bid specifications for a period of time not to exceed 60 days.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Crawford, Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

COMMUNICATIONS – OTHER TOWN OFFICIALS:

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT – RAYMOND DLUGOKINSKI:

Award Bid – 2008 9’ Insulated Asphalt Dump Body

Highway Superintendent Ray Dlugokinski reported that the bids were opened on February 27, 2008 for a 2008 9’ insulated asphalt dump body. One bid was received from the following:

Viking-Cives $29,720.00

After careful review of the bids, Mr. Dlugokinski recommended the sole bidder, Viking-Cives be awarded the bid in the amount of $29,720.00.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to authorize the Highway Superintendent to award the bid for a 2008 9’ insulated asphalt dump body in the amount of $29,720.00.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Crawford, Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

Award Bid – 2008 9’ All Season Dump Box

Highway Superintendent Ray Dlugokinski reported that the bids were opened on February 27, 2008 for a 2008 9’ all season dump box. One bid was received from the following:

Viking-Cives $21,476.00

After careful review of the bids, Mr. Dlugokinski recommended the sole bidder, Viking-Cives be awarded the bid in the amount of $21,476.00.

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch to authorize the Highway Superintendent to award the bid for a 2008 9’ all season dump box in the amount of $21,476.00.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Crawford, Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

Bid – 2008 10’ Salt Spreader Body

Highway Superintendent reported that there were no bids received for the 2008 10’ salt spreader body. The request to bid will be at a later date.

No action is necessary by the Town Board

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & WATER RESOURCES – JOHN WHITNEY:

Award Contract – ORF Spray Wash System and Liner Replacement – M-182

Town Engineer John Whitney reported that the bids were opened on February 27, 2008 for the ORF spray wash system and liner replacement project. Four bids were received for the General Contract and three bids were received for the Electrical Contract from the following:

General Contract -

Nichols, Long & Moore $ 604,920.00

Armand Cerrone $ 703,800.00

Kandy Corporation $ 796,880.00

Pinto Construction $ 867,936.00

Electrical Contract -

O’Connell Electric $ 27,340.00

CIR Electric $ 42,900.00

Weydman Electric $ 44,747.00

After careful review of the bids, Mr. Whitney recommended the low bidders, Nichols, Long & Moore for the General Contract in the amount of $604,920.00 and O’Connell Electric for the Electrical Contract in the amount of $27,340.00 be awarded the bids.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to accept Mr. Whitney’s request for low bidders Nichols, Long & Moore for the General Contract in the amount of $604,920.00 and O’Connell Electric for the Electrical Contract in the amount of $27,340.00 be awarded the bids.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Crawford, Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

RECREATION DIRECTOR – LINDA TUFILLARO:

Request to Advertise for Bids – 60 Inch Seeder

A motion was made by Councilwoman Argy, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to authorize the Recreation Director to advertise for bids for a 60 inch seeder to be used at Veterans Park and additional park areas.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Crawford, Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

ZONING OFFICER – JOHN McCARTHY:

Special Use Permit Renewal – Glen Wallace, North Colony Road – Bed & Breakfast

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to renew the Special Use Permit for Glen Wallace, North Colony Road for a Bed & Breakfast. The site has been inspected and it is unchanged.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Crawford, Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

Local Law Intro #2 of 2008 – Petition to Amend the Zoning Map – John R. Simon, Terry Mesmer – 2038 Grand Island Boulevard

A motion was made by Councilwoman Argy, seconded by Councilman Roesch to refer the request to rezone 2038 Grand Island Blvd. from John R. Simon and Terry Mesmer to the Planning Board for review and recommendation.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Crawford, Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to set a Public Hearing for Monday, March 17, 2008 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wants to comment in favor or in opposition to proposed Local Law Intro #2/2008, to amend the zoning map from John R. Simon and Terry Mesmer, 2038 Grand Island Boulevard from TCMR to B-1.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Crawford, Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

Temporary Modular Offices (Trailers) – American Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc.

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept the request of the Zoning Officer, CEO and Assistant Municipal Engineer and approve the use of temporary modular offices for American Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. during the construction phase of the planned expansion.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Crawford, Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

Special Use Permit Renewal – Carol M. Merckel , East River Road – Keeping of 2 Agricultural Animals on 3 Acres

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to renew the Special Use Permit for Carol M. Merckel, East River Road for keeping of 2 agricultural animals on 3 acres. The site has been inspected and it is unchanged.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Crawford, Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

PLANNING BOARD:

HTG Racing, 2600 Grand Island Boulevard – Site Plan Revision – Parking Lot & Landscaping Improvements

A motion was made by Councilwoman Argy, seconded by Councilman Crawford to accept the recommendation of the Planning Board and approve the revision of the Site Plan.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Crawford, Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

Hugill Storage, 2761 Bedell Road – Site Plan Application – Phase VI Building Construction

A motion was made by Councilwoman Argy, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept the recommendation of the Planning Board and deny the Site Plan approval for Hugill Storage, 2761 Bedell Road - Phase VI.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Crawford, Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

Grand Park Vue Subdivision, Phase V – Conditional Approval of the Final Plat – 20 Lots

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept the recommendation of the Planning Board and grant Conditional Final Plat Approval for Grand Park Vue Subdivision, Phase V for 20 lots.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Crawford, Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

Waterford Park Subdivision, Phase 1 – Final Plat Approval – 30 Lot

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to set a Public Hearing for Monday, March 17, 2008 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wants to comment in favor or in opposition to proposed Final Plat Approval for Waterford Park Subdivision, Phase 1, 30 lots.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Crawford, Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to pay

Vouchers #89598 - 89745

General $ 46,671.89

Highway $ 59,604.10

Sewer $ 41,393.61

Water $ 5,560.98

Capital $ 66,491.06

Total $219,721.64

APPROVED Ayes 5 Crawford, Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Approve Town Safety Manual

Remains Tabled

SUSPEND THE RULES:

ReZone a Portion of River Oaks (56+/- Acres) Whitehaven Road West of Golf Course Villas – R2 to R1E – Set Public Hearing

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to Suspend the Rules to consider setting a Public Hearing for a rezoning application.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Crawford, Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to set a Public Hearing for Monday, March 17, 2008 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wants to comment in favor or in opposition to proposed Local Law Intro #3/2008 to rezone a portion of River Oaks (56+/- Acres) on Whitehaven Road, West of Golf Course Villas from R2 to R1E.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Crawford, Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

This is an opportunity for residents to comment on any matter regarding Town government on any subject.

Speakers: None

FROM THE TOWN BOARD:

Councilwoman Cooke: Distinguished Alumni Awards Friday, March 7^th at 10:00am – Grand Island High School auditorium

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to adjourn the meeting at 8:22p.m.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Crawford, Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

A moment of silence was observed in memory of the following: